UK Town of Culture Competition 2028

The first ever UK Town of Culture competition, announced by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in October 2025 will celebrate the rich culture, history and identity of towns right across the UK. 

I had the opportunity to speak with Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts (pictured) about the Leather Museum. The Minister is responsible for museums and cultural property, tourism and heritage, and I showed him the keyring I made at my recent visit to the Leather Museum. 

Over 3,000 people have signed a further petition to save the Leather Museum in its current site.